Culinary & Innovation Technologist

apartmentTCFG NAAS LIMITED placeKildare calendar_month11/10/2025

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Job Description

2313919067383;-6.64390707015991;The Maudlins , Naas , Co. Kildare , kildare , W91 Y635

The Culinary & Innovation Technologist will be involved in the development of new product
concepts working from customer briefs, blue skies concepts, existing product re
developments and factory optimisation
Drive the launch of new product concepts through the approved Stage Gate Process ensuring
each stage is documented and signed off according to procedure
Organise product and sample submissions to customers and participate in presentations
externally and internally to stakeholders and customers
Arrange trials and pre-production trials on new products through the pilot plant and the
manufacturing unit
Completion and recording of customer trackers, product costings, sensory analysis trials, competitor benchmarking and shelf-life analysis trials from an organoleptic and
microbiological point of view
Complete and sign off finished product specifications in conjunction with QA for all new lines.
Design QAS documents and approve all defect standards with the teams
Complete 1st production/launch, sign off with the relevant teams and with the customer
Complete post-launch reviews and issue reports to the business teams
Work with production and QA in relation to customer codes of practise, process
improvements/ yields / improving process efficiencies and cost reduction projects
Be part of the drive for innovation within The Culinary Food Group by participating in
brainstorming, Synectic’s sessions, trend analysis forums and market safaris
Assist in all areas of the product development process as necessary

General administration and office duties

Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience: 3rd level Degree in Food Science / Culinary Science or related discipline

3+ years NPD experience
High energy, team player with strong record of meeting aggressive goals and objectives
Strong people & project management skills
Strong attention to detail skills required
Good communication skills, self-starter, work under own initiative, good listener, assertive
and highly motivated

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Professional

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